Once again, the Cal Bears travel south for a late-season showdown with the Trojans with a possible Rose Bowl bid in the balance. USCFootball.com's Tom Haire gives his weekly breakdown of what could be the Trojans' toughest test left on their schedule.[details]

The Good: A smart, instinctive linebacker with good power and natural leverage at the point of attack. Has a good first step with the closing speed to make plays outside the box. Reads run/pass quickly and always seems to be flowing toward the ball. Works hard and isn't afraid to do the dirty work inside. Showcases a quick, compact punch on contact to create space and get after the ball.The Bad: Not a real natural athlete and lacks burst and flexibility in and out of his breaks. Is washed out of plays too often at the line of scrimmage. Struggles staying with tight ends in man coverage and lacks the redirection skills to mirror them down the field.